When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, it’s a good core workout. If you’re sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More
Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More
December is almost over - the New Year is coming up and everyone is busy drying off from the rain or holiday shopping. Let's take a look at what's happened this month.
Appreciations
R.I.P. MCA: A Selection of the Beastie Boys' Greatest Works
PostedByRae Alexandra
on Mon, May 7, 2012 at 9:10 AM
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"Intergalactic"
Six years before Gwen Stefani started raving about Japanese culture, and a full 14 years before Saturday Night Live had a skit about Western kids obsessed with all things Japan, Beastie Boys came out with this innovative piece of lunacy. In 1998, when "Intergalactic" came on in the club, the entire place would lose its tiny mind. Incredible.
"An Open Letter To NYC"
The To The Five Boroughs album was written in the wake of the September 11 attacks, and in the midst of George W. Bush's presidency. As such, it had an air of consistent solemnity about it that we weren't used to hearing from Beastie Boys. "An Open Letter To NYC" was a triumphant love letter to the city and a simultaneous declaration of strength, survival, and unity. Urgent, powerful, and completely zeitgeist-capturing.
"No Sleep Till Brooklyn"
When people think about the Beastie's debut album, it's "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)" that comes most immediately to a lot of people's minds. For us though, it was always about "No Sleep Till Brooklyn." Mocking hair metal before it was cool to do so, and doing a hard rock/ rap crossover when it was brand-spankin'-new, the bratty tone of the track was softened thanks to MCA's gruff rap style. This thing will be soundtracking parties for decades to come -- and rightfully so.
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
